Klein Forest won 33 games this season on the way to a Class 6A state runner-up trophy.

Solomon was an under-recruited before the playoffs but earned Division I offers from Louisiana Tech, Texas Southern and Stephen F. Austin at season’s end.

McDaniel was already committed and signed to Division II Central Oklahoma but with the postseason reinvigorating interest, the guard received a release from his letter of intent.

McDaniel announced his commitment to Stephen F. Austin on Monday and it didn’t take long for Solomon to complete the puzzle. McDaniel didn’t have to do any convincing, either.

“I just knew we vibe with each other on and off the court,” McDaniel said. “He knows what I like to do. I know what he likes to do. Therefore, I knew my boy was going to come play with me.”

Solomon originally had his commitment date set for April 26 but moved it up to Thursday when he announced his pledge to the Lumberjacks. The duo celebrated inside Klein Forest High School’s gym on Thursday, too.

“They’re going to let me play my game, just have a lot of freedom and still be coachable at the same time,” Solomon said. “They were telling me great things and the campus was really nice .

Klein Forest fell to Duncanville in the state final but its playoff run garnered respect and attention with impressive wins over Eisenhower, South Garland, Rockwall and Cibolo Steele.

The playoff run led to a number of postseason awards for the duo. Both shared the Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Player of the Year honor. McDaniel won the Guy V. Lewis award, recognizing Houston’s top player.